Conversion of St Paul
We commemorate the feast of the Conversion of St Paul (previously named Saul) on 25 January annually. On the road to Damascus, Saul of Tarsus was turned upside down and inside out. Usually referred to as his ‘conversion’, it has been described by one scholar as “the intervention by the risen Christ into Paul’s interior […]
An Advent Reflection for Year C
May the Lord be generous in increasing your love…1 Thessalonians 3:12 These are the opening words from Paul in the second reading for this First Sunday of Advent in Year C (1 Thessalonians 3:12-4:2). It seems that here, Paul is suggesting that being human is more a verb than a noun, more a human becoming […]
Peace
We annually commemorate the International Day of Peace on 21 September. For this day, Sr Emilie shares a checklist by St Paul for people of peace, the peace of Christ. In his letter, St James (4:12) asks the question: “Who are you to give a verdict on your neighbour?” James must have encountered people like […]